Cat 1
The response to damage or to the threat of invasion by antigens
What is inflammation?
Tinea is caused by this
What is a fungal infection?
These cells transform into Macrophages
What are Monocytes?
The expected outcome
What is prognosis?
Tinea Pedis is commonly known as
What is athlete's foot?
Local infection of the skin, commonly at the hair shaft
What is a boil?
These produce collagen fibers and extracellular matrix
What are fibroblasts?
During inflammation these become jagged and sticky
What are platelets?
This condition can be caused by both staph and strep. It is highly contagious!
What is Impetigo?
Sepsis, Endocarditis and Toxic Shock Syndrome are examples of this type of infection
What is bacterial?
A furuncle and carbuncles are commonly called this in layman's terms
What are boils?
These large, encysted lesions commonly occur at the sacrum
What are pilonidal cysts?
Protection, homeostasis, sensory envelope, absorption and excretion are functions of this
What is the skin?
Excoriations is commonly called this in layman's terms
What are scratches?
These are wingless insects. Their saliva is irritating and causes itching.
What are head lice?